New Farakka Express train derails in Raebareli UP: At least seven died, several were injured after nine coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning.

Visuals from the spot where New Farakka Express derailed in UP&nbsp

Lucknow: At least seven people have died, several injured after nine coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station on Wednesday morning. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot- news agency ANI reported.

According to initial reports, the incident took place at about 6.30 am on Wednesday morning. The train was entering the station when the front portion of the train derailed. UP Police DGP told Times Now news channel that the police vehicles were used to rush the injured individuals to the nearest hospitals. The cause of the mishap has yet not been ascertained.

According to agency reports, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue- ANI reported. The train, New Farakka Express from Malda to New Delhi (Train No. 14003) derailed this morning near Harchandpur railway station in Raebareli in the early hours of Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and offered condolences to the family members of the victims. "Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident," PM Modi tweeted.

#Raebareli : Drones & long-range cameras are being used to monitor the situation at the site of New Farakka Express Train derailment. 7 people died and 21 injured in the accident, pic.twitter.com/bB9mKdy6N9

Adityanath announced Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia to the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 compensation for those with serious injuries. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has directed to effectively undertake relief and rescue operation and provide best possible medical help to the injured. He has ordered an inquiry which will be conducted by Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle- ANI reported. Gyal announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for the next of the kin of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh compensation for those with serious injuries and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.

"Injured have been taken to the district hospital in Raebareli. All passengers evacuated. A special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hrs for completion of clearance op," DRM Northern Railways told ANI. Meanwhile, rescue work is underway at the site. "Drones and long-range cameras are being used to monitor the situation at the site of the incident," Anand Kumar, ADG Law and Order told ANI.

#SpotVisuals from Raebareli: 5 died, several injured after 6 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning. NDRF teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/aK1jiAuReV

CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw

Anand Kumar, ADG law and order confirmed that five people were dead and 30 were injured. Meanwhile, a UP ATS team reached the spot to investigate the likely possibility of a sabotage in the derailment. Sources told Times Now news channel that so far, there are no indications that the mishap has been a sabotage.